Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, Hawke’s Bay
Country
New Zealand
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Hawke's Bay
Grape Variety
Shiraz
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
13.5%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
Current vintage
Product Description
Dark burgundy with a vibrant purple hue. Immediately the nose shows all the hallmarks of the variety on these soils. Olive tapenade, mulberries, and spicy, gamey notes are all in abundance. The palate has prominent ripe tannins and an intensity that speaks to a warm vintage. Medium to full-bodied, the unique savoury and fruit balance is sure to entice all flavours of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels.
Profile
Grape Blended
Syrah
Palate
The palate has prominent ripe tannins and an intensity that speaks to a warm vintage. Medium to full-bodied, the unique savoury and fruit balance is sure to entice all flavours of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels.
Colour
Dark burgundy with a vibrant purple hue.
Aroma
Immediately the nose shows all the hallmarks of the variety on these soils. Olive tapenade, mulberries, and spicy, gamey notes are all in abundance.
Palate
The palate has prominent ripe tannins and an intensity that speaks to a warm vintage. Medium to full-bodied, the unique savoury and fruit balance is sure to entice all flavours of Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
Product details
The vines originate from a Heritage clone of Syrah brought to New Zealand around 150 years ago. Produced from the gravelly soils of the Gimblett Gravels, this distinct Syrah shows an aromatic lift of floral and pepper aromatics with lushness and elegance on the palate.
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